Rotary accepting scholarship applications

Saturday

Apr 6, 2013 at 6:00 AM

The La Junta Rotary Club is accepting applications for two scholarships.

The La Junta Rotary Club is accepting applications for two scholarships. Applications are available from guidance counselor offices at La Junta Jr/Sr High School, Swink High School, Cheraw High School or from Student Services at Otero Junior College. Students may apply anytime up until May 1. Scholarships may be awarded to students attending any college or university in Colorado without regard to the student's choice of major. Citizenship, race, creed, sex or age will not affect the club's choice of a recipient. Scholarships are for one school year in the amount of $1,000.

Application shall include:

1. Applicant's statement of financial need.

2. Educational transcripts showing applicant's academic performance.

3. Personal biography including community service and work history.

4. Career plans.

5. Consideration will be given to applicants who plan to attend Otero Junior College or any other Colorado college or university.

6. An essay which illustrates the applicant's leadership and personal attributes that would honor Rotary's Four-Way Test for its membership in how they conduct their lives:

Rotary is the world's largest service organization with 1.2 million members in 200 countries and territories. It is not religious or political, but rather is dedicated to improving the lives of people, especially youth, around the world. It's based on service to others, such as the eradication of the disease polio. Right here in this community the Rotary Club supports education via a dictionary project for third graders, college scholarships, and sponsors international exchange students.

Scholarships are awarded when Foundation funds are available prior to May 15, 2013. Students awarded a scholarship will be asked to attend a La Junta Rotary Club meeting.